The celebration of our nation’s independence provides us an important opportunity to reflect on the events of this past spring. In forging our nation, our Founding Fathers laid out lofty principles by which the nation should be established.
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Frequently Asked Questions pertaining to plans for reopening schools for the Fall Term. Updated July 4, 2020
As we all know, these unprecedented times have made us reconsider how we go about educating our students, and the impressive levels of public participation show that we are, indeed, all in this together. After nearly six hours of presentation and discussion, the Board voted unanimously that in the best interest of the health and safety of our students and staff to implement the following for our opening on August 5, 2020
Our Written Operations Report to Community to address how Westside USD modified programs and offerings to meet the COVID-19 requirements to the 2019-20 end of school year.
Previously... at Westside
As the school year draws to a close, I want to take a moment to thank you for your understanding, cooperation and support during this unusual final quarter of our school year.
If you or someone you know have children who will be starting school in August, Kindergarten through 8th grade, enrollment is available using our new online enrollment system, PowerSchool Enrollment.
Dear Families of the Antelope Valley,
The purpose of this letter is to provide you with a joint communication from all the school district superintendents across the Antelope Valley.
Thank you for your kind comments this past week, whether it was about our IT staff checking and sorting everything or related to our staff engaging with you when you came to the schools. This update contains information on a variety of recent issues, including 8th grade promotion, progress reports and Chromebooks.
The health and safety of our students, staff and community remain foremost for all of us. As you may have heard, Governor Newsom, Superintendent of Public Instruction Thurmond, and LACOE Superintendent Durado encouraged school boards to consider extending the closure of our school buildings for the remainder of this school year to reduce the spread of COVID-19. In emergency session on April 3, the WUSD Board members voted unanimously to extend the current closure through June 4, 2020, the end of our academic year.
Updates provided to FAQ as of April 3, 2020 @10:25am.
Westside Union School District’s highest priority is the safety and well-being of our students, staff and community members. With that in mind, we are striving to provide a steady flow of information to families and help them make good, healthful decisions. Many parents have asked questions regarding the COVID-19 pandemic, what we are doing about the situation, and what may occur in the future.
Like you, Westside Union School District is committed to providing a safe learning environment for our students and staff, as well as protecting the health and wellbeing of the community as a whole.
This morning, the Westside Union School District Board of Trustees met and unanimously voted to extend the closure of all Westside schools until May 5.
I know many of you are following the news related to COVID-19 and seeing all of the measures being implemented to help reduce the spread of the disease. Most of you are aware that both the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors and the Governor of California have declared that everyone is to shelter at home, practice social distancing, and to gather only in groups of 10 or less.
This past week has been an incredible learning opportunity for all of us. COVID-19 has continued to spread throughout our county, state, country and throughout the world.
Students who participate in the school lunch program will be able to pick up a "grab and go" meal for breakfast and lunch at the following schools between 11:00 a.m. and noon, Monday –Friday, March 16-20, 2020 at limited locations.
Serving Times: 11:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m.
Joe Walker Middle School
Hill View Elementary
Our schools will be closed from Monday, March 16-20, 2020. Thereafter, we will begin our scheduled Spring Break from March 23-April 3, 2020. Essential personnel may be on duty as needed, but for all others, you should not plan to come onto your campus or work site. Your supervisor will notify you if you need to be present for work.
Los Angeles County Office of Education News Release - Closure of Schools
We will close all of our schools and offices beginning Monday, March 16, 2020 until Friday, March 20, 2020. Our spring break begins on Monday, March 23 and concludes on April 3, 2020. The Board will meet again on March 31, 2020 to determine if our schools will reopen on Monday, April 6, 2020.
We are taking additional steps to keep our school safe for the students, staff and community and are monitoring a number of sources every day.
At this time, the risk of exposure to Westside students, staff and volunteers is extremely limited but caution should, nonetheless, be observed.